Tuesday, November 12

Almost time to pounce on your very own Leopard from MENG

The German leopard I was once thought to be the world’s
premier main battle tank. Meng have
kitted it in 35th scale and after showing you the parts form the Japanese show last month we thought as an extra teaser they thought it would be
nice to show you all of the features of this their latest heavyweight….

It was fitted with a MB 838 CaM 500 water-cooled multi-fuel
engine. The Leopard 1 A3 incorporated all the improvements of the Leopard 1 A2
but with a new welded turret of spaced armour with a wedge-shaped gun mantlet;
the turret rear stowage bin was incorporated into the contour of the turret;
the loader's periscope was movable in both elevation and azimuth. Leopard 1 A4
was fitted with the same turret as Leopard 1 A3, but had an integrated
fire-control system, which improved the tank’s combat effectiveness and also
provided a far higher hit probability. The Leopard 1 MBT became a standard
equipment of European forces for its extraordinary reliability and outstanding
tactical mobility, and served in over a dozen countries worldwide.

KIT INFO

This 1/35 scale Leopard 1 A3/A4 MBT plastic model kit
precisely represents the shape of German AFVs. Periscopes and lights are
provided with clear parts; all hatches can be modelled open or closed; armour
protection for periscope and grilles for engine compartment can be precisely
presented with PE parts; track links and one-piece TPE tracks are included;
three options (German Leopard 1 A3/A4 or Greek Leopard 1 A3) are provided.

Details On The Rear
Leopard 1 A3/A4 Hull Are So Realistic That No Further Improvement By Modelers
Is Needed.

Excellent Decals And
Grousers Greatly Improve The Appearance Of This Model.

Pioneer Tools And
Side Skirt On The Left Side Of Hull Are Perfectly Represented.